Monrovia, April 8 -- The Association of Female Lawyers of Liberia (AFELL) is appealing to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to appoint a female Chief Justice when the current Chief Justice retires.

During the official opening of the March Term of Court, Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene Gyapay Yuoh announced her imminent retirement after years of dedicated services.

In a strong and public appeal, AFELL called on President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to demonstrate commitment to the "ARREST AGENDA," particularly its Rule of Law component, by appointing a female Chief Justice and a female Associate Justice to the Supreme Court Bench.

"We bring you greetings from the Board of Directors, Officers, and members of AFELL," the Association said in a statement re...